a.) The details of test facilities which can be made available to private entities for testing of materials/components/assemblies/equipment, along with details of concerned Nodal Officers and testing charges are as per the list (Annexure-A).

b.) The test charges are applicable for statndard test procedures. In case of any additional tests, charges will be suitably modified depending on the job specifications.

2. General Terms & Conditions to avail the Test Facilities:

The private entity interested in availing the testing facilities of OFs will have to apply as per the proforma (Annexure-B).

Private entity shall submit the end use certificate and non-disclosure declaration along with the Test Facility request. For the cases where the firm approaches Government agencies for the test facilities required for in-house R&D purpose, same shall be acceptable to the Govt. agencies offering the test facility. The requirement of End User Certificate in such cases should not be insisted upon.

The items meant for defence applications will only be tested.

The estimated time required for testing will be communicated by the factory in case the available test facilities are capable of meeting the technical requirement.

The test(s) will be carried out as per standard procedures by Ordnance Factories personnel only.

The test services to private entities will be made available, only in case of spare capacity, over and above the internal needs.

Transportation of job (including loading / unloading) from / to Ordnance Factory’s testing premises is the responsibility of the private entity.

Checking of the job will be done by security staff before moving the job to/from Ordnance Factory's premises.

Testing charges will be communicated by the Factory in case the available test facilities are capable of meeting the technical requirement.

Factory will mention the Account Number & IFS Code of the concerned Bank in which the private entity will deposite Testing Charges through online mode.

The private entity will submit the sample for testing along with reference details of online payment of testing charges / Demand Draft (drawn in favour of GM of the respective factory).

Ordnance Factories will not be responsible for loss/damage to the equipment/instrument while carrying out the test(s).

If any damage occurs to equipment/property/personnel resulting from the testing of the job of private entity, the private entity should bear the expenses in repair/replacement of the facility. All necessary insurance coverage for the job shall be the responsibility of the private entity.